US Bridges

Ky 2746 over I-65

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 050B00045N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2746 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2746 over I-65 in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 537 vehicles a day, projected to reach 537 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2746
CrossesI-65
Location0.1 MI N of County Line
RouteState Highway 2746
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15694, -85.97083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2022)
Projected traffic537 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2746 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2746 over I-65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2746 over I-65 carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 2746 over I-65?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2746 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.